Vision
Spiritual Self Esteem
Spiritual Self Esteem
Spiritual Self Esteem
This relates to our identity in Christ as heirs to His promises and recipients of His divine nature. We are created in His image, and we reflect His glory in our lives.
Economics
Spiritual Self Esteem
Spiritual Self Esteem
As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we are involved in God's economy. As such, we operate with Kingdom Currency, understanding that our resources are not limited by this dimension, but we draw from heaven's endless supply.
Education
Spiritual Self Esteem
Education
We are admonished by God to study to show ourselves approved workmen that need not be ashamed but rightly dividing the word of God. This involves man on every level - spirit and body. Education transforms families, communities, and culture.
As such, we invite you to COME + S.E.E. as we work to passionately fulfill the needs of our community in these three critical areas!
Who We Are
Our Beliefs
HISTORY
On March 5, 1987, we organized and formed the Sanctuary Evangelistic Church in the home of our church mother, Ms. Juanita Jefferson. Having roots in the Baptist tradition we quickly found a formal meeting place in the basement of the Baptist Educational Center on the North Side of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We painted the walls and the floor, and sent out a wonderful little radio ad, where we said, “Enter at the bottom, and allow the Holy Spirit to elevate you to the top.” And elevation is exactly what happened. On one rainy morning in 1989, we were rained out of our location at the Baptist Educational Center and we elevated to an above ground location at the Hutcherson Branch YMCA Auditorium. This would be our home for the next two years. During our time at the YMCA, God moved mightily, and our membership soared, as did our presence in the great city of Tulsa, OK. Then in December of 1991, God elevated us to 1228 East 5th Street, which housed some of the greatest Pentecostal and Charismatic movements in the history of the American Christian Faith tradition. After 26 years at the 5th street location, Sanctuary Evangelistic Church operating under Sanctuary has moved into the heart of North Tulsa 601 E. Apache and continues in this legacy. We, the Sanctuary Church continue’s to grow and thrive, breaking down barriers, advancing territory, and building bridges for the Kingdom of God. Now that you have heard our history, we invite you to share in the Sanctuary family experience. We are a family dedicated to the personal, spiritual, and professional development of our members.
Our MISSION
Empowering people for purposeful living is not just a statement; it’s our mentality. At Sanctuary, you will be empowered to walk out your God given purpose and given the tools to be successful in your everyday life.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We are a “non-denominational” Christian church. We are “Charismatic” as we stand on the gifts of the Spirit referenced in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. We believe in the FiveFold Ministry expressed in Ephesians 4:11-13; and we operate in the knowledge that all five areas are still relevant and functioning today. We are “Pentecostal” in that we hold true to the experience of the Pentecost in Acts 2:4, 10:44 and 19:6 and thereby believe in the laying on of hands and speaking in other tongues.
THEME SCRIPTURE
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. - Romans 12:2 NLT
JOIN US FOR SERVICE!
We suggest arriving a few minutes early to grab a cup of coffee and say hello to some friends. Children and youth programs are available!
CONNECT WITH US
We are more than just a church; we are a family. We pride ourselves in our concern for our church members and our community. Come build with us at Sanctuary! We’d love to have YOU!
Apostles Milford & Evelyn Carter, Senior Leaders
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